question on external reference files and journaling
question on external reference files and journaling
(OP)
I use to import expressions with a grip program from a text file to update models, not liking how easily interpart expressions could be broken. However, we moved to a non team-center pdm system and the file path is now too long for grip to handle.
In looking to move this to a journal, would it be better to update expressions from a spreadsheet or a plain text file. My understanding in doing it from a spreadsheet (never used this before), is that the expression must be linked to the cell and "update for external references" must be run to get the features to update. My understanding may not be accurate. If that is the case then updating the expressions from a plain text file may be simpler.
The basic thought has always been to change the data in one place (file) that can be easily referenced.
Is my thinking just to old school and there is a better method? Does anyone have any advice in area?
(need to update my tag line, actually nx10/windows 7)
In looking to move this to a journal, would it be better to update expressions from a spreadsheet or a plain text file. My understanding in doing it from a spreadsheet (never used this before), is that the expression must be linked to the cell and "update for external references" must be run to get the features to update. My understanding may not be accurate. If that is the case then updating the expressions from a plain text file may be simpler.
The basic thought has always been to change the data in one place (file) that can be easily referenced.
Is my thinking just to old school and there is a better method? Does anyone have any advice in area?
(need to update my tag line, actually nx10/windows 7)
NX9.0.3.4 MP1/Windos 7 Service Pack 1





RE: question on external reference files and journaling
Side note: they made some improvements to inter-part expressions in NX10. I don't know if it will solve the issues you were having, but it may be worth another look.
www.nxjournaling.com
RE: question on external reference files and journaling
You can start by exporting the expression files and edit as you like then load with one line of code in the journal. Then you don't have to read lines or cell it just loads all the expressions in the file.
These text files are a lot easier to use than excel.
Paul
Paul Turner
CAD & Process Engineer
Mastip Technology
RE: question on external reference files and journaling
NX9.0.3.4 MP1/Windos 7 Service Pack 1